Rentometer, Inc. | Data as of 10/23/2025
Cranston, located just south of Providence in RhodeâŻIsland, offers a blend of suburban charm and city convenience that attracts renters of all ages. The cityâs wellâestablished neighborhoodsâsuch as Garden City, Oak Hill, Edgewood, and Potter Hillâfeature treeâlined streets, historic homes, and easy access to parks, schools, and the Pawtuxet River waterfront. Residents enjoy a short commute to Providenceâs business district, a vibrant downtown scene, and cultural attractions like the historic State Theatre. With strong publicâschool options, convenient bus routes, and proximity to RogerâŻWilliams University, Cranston provides a welcoming environment for students, families, and professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle in the heart of New England.
The rental market reflects this diversity, offering both apartments and singleâfamily houses across a range of sizes. Studio apartments typically rent in the $1300s with median prices near $1500, while oneâbedroom units are commonly found in the $1600s and median values around $1700. Twoâbedroom apartments average in the $1800s, often reaching median rents close to $2000, and larger threeâbedroom apartments trend in the $2300s with median levels near $2400. For renters preferring a house, oneâbedroom homes generally fall in the $1500s (median around $1700), twoâbedroom houses are priced in the $2000s (median near $2300), and threeâbedroom homes commonly command $2900âlevel rents with median figures matching. Larger family homes with four or more bedrooms tend toward the $3900s, with median rents around $3800. These varied options make Cranston an attractive choice for anyone looking for flexible living arrangements within a vibrant, wellâconnected community.
| Property Type | Bedrooms | Average | Median | Min - Max | 25th - 75th |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apartment | Studio | $1,468 | $1,505 | $1,395 - $1,505 | $1,395 - $1,505 |
| Apartment | 1 Bedroom | $1,611 | $1,687 | $585 - $2,355 | $1,400 - $1,895 |
| Apartment | 2 Bedroom | $1,832 | $1,995 | $640 - $2,895 | $1,350 - $2,130 |
| Apartment | 3 Bedroom | $2,336 | $2,275 | $1,800 - $2,995 | $2,150 - $2,995 |
| House | 1 Bedroom | $1,525 | $1,760 | $1,050 - $1,765 | $1,050 - $1,765 |
| House | 2 Bedroom | $2,069 | $2,135 | $680 - $3,200 | $1,700 - $3,195 |
| House | 3 Bedroom | $2,909 | $2,910 | $870 - $4,000 | $2,700 - $3,250 |
| House | 4+ Bedroom | $3,950 | $3,800 | $3,200 - $4,950 | $3,500 - $4,700 |
In the current period, the average rent in Cranston was $1,461 for Studio, $1,606 for 1 Bedroom, $1,885 for 2 Bedroom, $2,854 for 3 Bedroom, and $3,972 for 4+ Bedroom.
Data provided by Rentometer, Inc.